(Reuters) – The Apple Watch was able to detect irregular heart pulse rates that could signal the need for further monitoring for a serious heart rhythm problem, according to data from a large study funded by Apple Inc (AAPL.O), demonstrating a potential future role for wearable consumer technology in healthcare. Apple watches are seen at a new Apple store in Chicago, Illinois, U.S., October 19, 2017. REUTERS/John Gress Researchers hope the technology can assist in early detection of atrial fibrillation, the most common form of irregular heart beat. Patients with…

Chicago Bulls point guard Zach LaVine (right) scored a career-high 47 points in win over Atlanta Hawks The Chicago Bulls beat the Atlanta Hawks 168-161 in the third-highest scoring game in NBA history. Chicago’s Zach LaVine and Atlanta’s Trae Young scored career-highs of 47 and 49 respectively in the marathon game, which went to a fourth overtime. Both teams also set club records for points scored in a game. “I’ve never been part of a game that long,” LaVine said. “I airballed one [missed the backboard completely] because I was…

(Reuters) – Cybersecurity company Palo Alto Networks Inc topped Wall Street estimates for revenue and profit on Tuesday, aided by better-than-expected growth in its product business, sending its shares up 6 percent. Revenue in the segment, which includes firewall protection software Panorama, soared nearly 33 percent to $271.6 million, beating estimates of $243.1 million, according to IBES data from Refinitiv. Services revenue, which includes revenue from contract-based subscriptions for its security offerings, surged 29 percent to $439.6 million in the second quarter. Analysts on average were expecting $438.4 million from…

Six Nations: Wales comeback stuns England Six Nations: Scotland v Wales Venue: Murrayfield, Edinburgh Date: Saturday, 9 March Kick-off: 14:15 GMT Coverage: Live on BBC One, S4C, BBC Radio 5 live, BBC Radio Wales, BBC Radio Cymru & BBC Sport website and BBC Sport app, plus live text commentary. Warren Gatland is not one to give much away. There is barely a flicker of feeling on his face during the course of a match – maybe a little smile after a win, perhaps a shrug or a roll of the…

Fernando, who made his debut in the series, completed his maiden half-century off 69 balls Second Test, Port Elizabeth, South Africa (day three of five) South Africa 222 (De Kock 86, Markram 60, Fernando 3-62) & 128 (Du Plessis 50 not out, Lakmal 4-39) Sri Lanka 154 (Dickwella 42, Rabada 4-38) & 197-2 (Mendis 84 not out, Fernando 75 not out) Sri Lanka won by eight wicket to complete 2-0 series win Scorecard Sri Lanka became the first team from Asia to win a Test series in South Africa as…

Paul George scored 45 points, including a floater with less than a second left in the second overtime, to lift the Oklahoma City Thunder to a 148-147 win over the visiting Utah Jazz on Friday night. Feb 22, 2019; Oklahoma City, OK, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder forward Paul George (13) celebrates after scoring against the Utah Jazz during the second half at Chesapeake Energy Arena. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-USA TODAY Sports The Jazz led by one when George grabbed a rebound off a missed shot by Utah’s Joe Ingles with…

England upset 2018 Grand Slam winners Ireland in the opening round of the Six Nations Six Nations: Wales v England Venue: Principality Stadium, Cardiff Date: Saturday, 23 February Kick-off: 16:45 GMT Coverage: Live on BBC One, S4C, BBC Radio 5 live, BBC Radio Wales, BBC Radio Cymru & BBC Sport website and BBC Sport app, plus live text commentary. England’s current form is so strong they would beat the world champion All Blacks, according to Wales legend Shane Williams. England, ranked third in the world, have beaten Ireland and France…

Maurizio Sarri’s Chelsea face Manchester City in the Carabao Cup final on Sunday, then take on Tottenham in the Premier League The definition of insanity, according to Albert Einstein, is to perform the same task over and over and expect different results. In Maurizio Sarri’s case, the message does not seem to have got through for the past month, but during Thursday’s 3-0 Europa League last-32 second-leg win over Malmo at least he got a break from his own fans. For the Chelsea manager, who has come under increasing pressure,…